BALZER Field Floater User manual

USER MANUAL
Aug 2013
English Edition
1325 Bushel Extension
1550 Bushel Extension
2000 Bushel Extension
Swivel Upper Vertical Auger

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Accuracy
Balzer Inc is dedicated to providing the most reliable and durable AG related products. Balzer
Inc has made every attempt to provide the most accurate and readily understandable information on our
equipment. Due to our continuing efforts to produce the best products available, upgrades and
improvements to our equipment may precede the manual updates. Therefore, contents of this manual are
based on information in effect at the time of publication and are subject to change without notice.

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To the Purchaser
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert the operator to an instruction concerning the
personal safety and risk factor of this equipment. Always observe and heed these very
important instructions to promote a safe operation with good preventive maintenance habits.
This new Balzer Inc. product is designed and manufactured to give years of very dependable service
when used for the purpose for which it is intended, and when properly maintained.
NEVER OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT AT SPEEDS OVER 2OMPH
NEVER OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT UNTIL USER FULLY UNDERSTANDS THE
COMPLETE CONTENTS OF THIS MANUAL. FOR OWNERS WHO DO NOT OPERATE
THIS EQUIPMENT, IT IS THE OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITY THAT THE USER IS
PROPERLY INSTRUCTED AND IS FULLY AWARE OF THIS MANUAL’S CONTENTS.
This is important in the safe handing of this equipment and promoting an efficient operation. If there are
any questions about areas in this manual, it is important to contact your dealer for clarification.
This machine is warranted as stated on the next page. A registration card is to be filled in by your dealer
with your name and address, and promptly returned to the factory. The card provides a ready reference
to help you in securing warranty and in answering questions that you may have at some later date.
Operating instructions and parts book are shipped with this machine. If parts of this book are missing or
become unreadable, contact your dealer for a new set.
The serial number and identification tag is located to the front of the frame. Please refer to these
numbers when parts or warranty communication is necessary.
PLEASE FILL IN THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION FOR YOUR RECORDS:
Date of purchase:
Owner’s name:
Dealer’s name :
Model #:
Serial # Identification #

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WARRANTY MANUFACTURER
Dealer or Distributor understands and agrees that the Manufacturer extends only the following Warranty
to customers. In the event Dealer or Distributor extends any additional warranty (such as by enlarging
the scope or period of warranty or undertaking a warranty of merchantability or fitness for any particular
purpose) or any other obligation whatsoever, Dealer or Distributor shall: (1) be solely responsible
therefore (2) have no recourse against Manufacturer thereof and (3) defend, indemnify and hold
Manufacturer harmless against any claim or cause of action whatsoever arising out of, or occasioned by,
Dealer or Distributor’s extension of said additional warranty or obligation.
CERTIFICATE OF GENERAL EQUIPMENT WARRANTY
Balzer Inc. warrants new Products sold by it to be free from defects in material or workmanship for a
period of one (1) year after date of delivery to the first user and subject to the following conditions.
Balzer Inc.’s obligation and liability under this Warranty is expressly limited to repairing or replacing at
Balzer Inc.’s option, any parts which appear to Balzer Inc. upon inspection to have been defective in
material or workmanship. Such parts shall be provided at no cost to user, at the business establishment of
the authorized Balzer Inc. dealer or distributor of the Product during regular working hours. This
Warranty shall not apply to component parts or accessories of Products not manufactured by Balzer Inc.
and which carry the warranty of the manufacturer thereof, or to normal maintenance (such as tune-up) or
normal maintenance parts (such as oil filters). Replacement or repair parts installed in this Product
covered by this Warranty are warranted only for the remainder of this Warranty as if such parts were
original components of said Product. BALZER INC. MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND MAKES NO WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
Balzer Inc.’s obligation under this Warranty shall not include any transportation charges, cost of
installation, duty taxes or any other charges whatsoever, or any liability for direct, indirect, incidental or
consequential damage or delay. If requested by Balzer Inc. products or parts for which a warranty claim
is made are to be returned transportation prepaid to Balzer Inc. Any improper use, including operation
after discovery of defective or worn parts, operation beyond rated capacity, substitution or parts not
approved by Balzer Inc. company or any alteration or repair by others in such manner as in Balzer Inc.
company’s judgment affects the Products materially and adversely shall void this Warranty.
“NO EMPLOYEE OR REPRESENTATIVE IS AUTHORIZED TO CHANGE THIS
WARRANTY IN ANY WAY OR GRAINT ANY OTHER WARRANTY UNLESS SUCH
CHANGE IS MADE IN WRITING AND SIGNED BY AN OFFICER OF BALZER INC. AT ITS
HOME OFFICE.”
LIABILITY FOR DELAYS
No liability shall attach to Manufacturer direct, or indirect, incidental or consequential damages or
expenses due to loss, damage, detention of delay in delivery of Products resulting from acts or delays
beyond its control.
Warranty

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Warranty Registration
Important- Read This First
The registration card is to be filled in completely and promptly returned to
factory. It provides a ready reference to help you is securing parts and in answering
questions that you may have at a later time.
This card does not put you on a mailing list. Nor is the information on the card
made available to anyone else.
We urge the return of this card so that you will receive maximum service benefits.
Where a separate instruction manual has been received by the customer, a parts
manual was sent with this machine. If you have not received the parts manual, ask your
dealer.
Cut Along Dotted Line and Mail to: Balzer, Inc.
County Road 27 East
P.O. Box 458
Mountain Lake, MN 56159
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Warranty Registration Card
This form must be filled out and signed by customer at the time of delivery.
Product ________________________________________________
Model # ________________________________________________
Serial # ________________________________________________
Date of Purchase ___________________________________________
Customer Name ___________________________________________
Address ________________________________________________
City _________________________State___________Zip__________
Dealers Name ___________________________________________
Address ________________________________________________
City _________________________State___________Zip__________
The above unit and Operator’s Manual have been received and I understand and have
been thoroughly instructed by my dealer as to Operator’s Manual content, equipment
care, adjustments, safe operation & explained and reviewed the warranty policy.
Owner’s Signature ________________________________________

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Table of Contents
To the Purchaser............................................................................................Page 3
Warranty........................................................................................................Page 4
Table of Contents..........................................................................................Page 7
Safety............................................................................................................Page 8
Operation......................................................................................................Page 29
Lubrication and Maintenance.......................................................................Page 56
Troubleshooting............................................................................................Page 77
Index

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The following Safety Alert Symbols mean ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS
INVOLVED! They stress an attitude of “Heads Up for Safety” and can be found throughout this Manual
and on the machine itself.
BEFORE YOU ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT, READ AND STUDY THE
FOLLOWING SAFETY INFORMATION. IN ADDITION, MAKE SURE THAT EVERY
INDIVIDUAL WHO OPERATES OR WORKS WITH THIS EQUIPMENT, WHETHER
FAMILY MEMBER OR EMPLOYEE, IS FAMILIAR WITH THESE SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS.
Our Company ALWAYS takes operator safety into consideration when designing its machinery, guards,
and exposed moving parts for operator protection. However, some areas can NOT be guarded or
shielded in order to assure proper operation. In addition to this Manual; decals on the machine warn of
further danger and should be read and observed closely.
READ and follow the instructions on all decals.
REMEMBER! It is the owner's responsibility for communicating information on the safe use and
proper maintenance of this machine! This includes providing understandable interpretation of these
instructions for operators who are not fluent in reading English.
“DANGER” indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
DANGER
“WARNING” indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
“CAUTION” indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION
Safety

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Safety
MANDATORY SAFETY SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE
BEFORE cleaning, adjusting, lubricating or servicing the unit:
1. Remove the ignition key from the power unit engine.
2. Make sure that all movement of the unit has ceased. ONLY when you have taken these
precautions can you be sure it is safe to proceed. Failure to follow the above procedure, could lead to
death or serious bodily injury.
3. Attach jack to unit and raise up to transfer weight to the jack.
4. Keep hitch pin attached to help prevent unit from accidentally moving.
5. Disconnect the PTO.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY REMINDERS
USER/OPERATOR SAFETY PRACTICES are included in this Operation Manual and are intended
to promote SAFE OPERATION of the unit.
These guidelines do not preclude the use of good judgment, care, and common sense as may be indicated
by the particular job site work conditions.
It is essential that operators be physically and mentally free of mind altering drugs and chemicals and
thoroughly trained in the safe operation of the unit. Such training should be presented completely to all
new operators and not condensed for those claiming previous experience.
Some photographs used in this manual may show Doors, Guards, and Shields open or removed for
illustration purposes ONLY. BE SURE that all Doors, Guards, and Shields are in their proper operating
positions BEFORE operating the unit. NEVER operate this unit with any guards or shields not in place.
Replace any missing or damaged ones.
Keep hands and feet away from all moving parts.
The operator MUST know the capabilities and work applications for the machine, and operate it at
speeds slow enough to insure complete control at all times. When working on uneven ground or near the
edge of roadbeds, there is no substitute for good judgment and only operators with sufficient experience
should attempt such work.
NEVER assume that everybody is as safety conscious as you are.

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Safety
PERSONAL SAFETY
 Do not allow minors and any unqualified trained personnel to operate or be near the unit unless
properly supervised!
 Do not allow anyone to ride on the unit at anytime!
 Never leave the unit running unattended!
 Always wear appropriate personal safety gear as called for by the job or working conditions!
 Never wear loose clothing while working around moving parts.
 Always be aware of pinch point areas on the unit!
 Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away from moving parts.
 Stop and disengage PTO and shut off tractor before doing any adjusting or servicing to unit.
 Never step on or over PTO drive-line at any time.

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Safety
PER OPERATION SAFETY
 Before each tow: Check that the tail lights, brake lights and turn signals work correctly.
 Improper electrical connection between the tow vehicle and the trailer will result in inoperable lights
and electric brakes, and can lead to collision.
 Do not operate on public roads after dark without warning lights.
 Be sure the rear of the unit has a clean “slow moving vehicle” emblem properly displayed. If towing
at less than 20 mph on any public roadway at night, proper warning and running lights are necessary
as required by state law!
 DO NOT pull the unit without having safety chains attached to the tractor.
 Refer to local transportation laws for regulation on safety chain use. Maximum speed is 20 mph.
 Size of tractor must be sufficient to maintain vehicle stability when fully loaded.
 Always use a hitch pin that has a safety clip pin!
 If unit is equipped with the braking system, check oil level and braking capacity with a full load on
unit before operating the unit.
 Check wheel bolts daily and tighten them as required.
 Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away from moving parts.
 Insure all guards are in place before using.
 Replace any parts which show signs of excessive wear, cracking, or likelihood of failure, with
original equipment service parts.
 Be familiar with the levers controlling all hydraulically controlled components.
 Before loading, make sure that the unit does not have any foreign object or material in it that can
cause equipment damage or personal injury.
 Never enter the unit unless it is absolutely necessary. If a unit must be entered, take proper safety
precautions. Make sure tractor is turned off, key out, and pto uncoupled. Also have someone else at
the site, outside the unit and a proper life support system. Contact your Balzer dealer for more
information before you enter a unit.
 Check that PTO slides freely, is not damaged and is secured properly to tractor and unit. Make sure
that there is approximately 1/3 over-lap of engagement. (Refer to Draw-Bar Adjustment)

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Safety
OPERATION SAFETY
 Be alert and avoid loose, soft or icy surface conditions that could cause tipping or loss of control.
 When possible, travel by driving up or down the slope. Avoid traveling along side hills.
 Always check the job site for hazardous terrain, obstructions or bystanders.
 Slow down prior to going down any steep grade.
 Never take tractor out of gear when going downhill.
 Do not exceed the maximum weight carrying capacity of the equipment or the tractor manufacturer’s
maximum towing capacity; which ever is lower.
 Never use a tractor that is not recommended for the type of unit you are using. If you have any
questions contact your Balzer Dealer.
 Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away from moving parts.
 Do not stand in front, behind, or along side of the machine when machine is running.
 When parking unit, block wheels securely before unhitching from tractor.
TOWING SAFETY
 THE MAX SPEED OF THE TOWING TRACTOR IS 20 MPH.
 Observe recommended maximum road speeds, or local speed limits which ever may be lower.
 Always move unit with a farm tractor only!
 Stopping distance increases with speed and weight of towed loads and on slopes. Towed loads with
or without brakes that are too heavy for the tractor or are towed too fast can cause loss of control.
Consider the total weight of the equipment and its load.
 Tractor must be heavy and powerful enough with adequate braking power for the towed load. Use
additional caution when towing loads under adverse surface condition, when turning, and on inclines.

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Safety
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM SAFETY
 Do not smoke while working on hydraulic systems!
 Never use your hand to search for hydraulic fluid leaks; escaping fluid under pressure can be
invisible and can penetrate the skin and cause a serious injury!
 USE A SCRAP PIECE OF CARDBOARD TO CHECK FOR LEAKS!
 If any fluid is injected into your skin, see a doctor at once! Notify medical staff that there is an
injection injury with hydraulic fluid. Injected fluid must be surgically removed by a doctor familiar
with this type of injury or gangrene may result!
 Do not attempt to loosen or disconnect any hydraulic lines, hoses or fittings without first relieving
hydraulic circuit pressure. Also, be careful not to touch any hydraulic components that have been in
recent operation because they can be extremely hot!
 Always replace hydraulic components with manufacturer recommended replacement parts.
Improperly rated components may result in system failure and/or injuries.
 Contact your local Balzer dealer to order replacement parts.

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Safety
SAFETY SIGNS ARE IMPORTANT
Safety signs or decals provide very important in-
formation and instructions designed to alert you to
dangers and hazards that can be present during op-
eration of this equipment. However, safety sign
instructions must be read, understood and followed
to be effective.
REPLACEMENT OF SAFETY SIGNS
Safety signs or decals must be kept clean and read-
able. If they become unreadable for any reason,
they must be replaced with an identical replace-
ment decal. Safety decals must also be replaced if
parts are repaired or replaced with new parts that
do not already include the necessary safety decals.
APPLICATION OF SAFETY DECALS
Surface preparation is very important for safety
decals to properly adhere. Grease, oil and dirt must
be removed and the surface must be smooth and
dry.
Most decals have a split backing which is meant to
be removed from the split outward. To apply the
decals follow these procedures:
1. Position the decal in the proper location and
hold firmly over the largest portion of backing.
2. Use one hand to hold the decal in position, with
the other hand carefully roll the loose end over and
peel the backing outward. When the backing is
removed as described and shown (Fig. 1), with
even and gradual pulling, the decal will roll onto
the surface smooth and wrinkle free.
3. With the smallest portion of the decal attached,
the same procedure can be applied to the other
half.
4. When the decal has been attached in place, use
a cloth or soft paper towel to burnish the decal
onto the cleaned surface. Work gently from the
middle outwards to avoid creating any wrinkles.
Fig. 1
REPLACEMENT DECALS
Order replacement decals by part number through
your nearest dealer. Part numbers are printed on
each decal.

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Safety

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Safety
P# 37601
Decals

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Safety
P# 21730
Decals
P# 27787

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Safety Decals
P# 27787
P# 94698
P# 94699
P# 90295
P# 72725

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Safety Decals
P# 90175
P# 90241
P# 90289
P# 21730

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P# 860004
Safety Decals
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